Surprised? Not really, but this administration has to be concerned about public opinion turning on them now that their socialist agenda has been exposed to the masses. I think they are going to have to try to get the public to support nationalizing the banks, such as blaming them for the stock market tanking again (perhaps caused by the current carry trade bubble popping).

My inclination is to think that this administration does not care about public opinion now that they are in power, but I don't think their entire agenda can be accomplished in two years, so next year's election is very important.